Bruce Vilanch

Bruce Vilanch

Bruce Vilanch (born November 23, 1948 in New York City ) is an American actor , comedian and cabaret artist .

Life

After leaving school, Vilanch studied theater and journalism at Ohio State University and received his bachelor's degree in 1970 . He then worked as an actor in plays and was one of the authors of the television production Star Wars Holiday Special in 1978 . In addition to his work at the theater, Vilanch made various short appearances in episodes of Bosom Buddies and Law & Order in the 1980s . In 1988 he appeared in the television production Hollywood Today , where he was interviewed by Chris Aable. In the following years, Vilanch wrote various program content for comedy programs, especially for Billy Crystal . In 2000, Vilanch performed his stage program Almost Famous at the Westbesth Theater in New York City. In 2005, Vilanch played the role of Edna Turnblad in the Broadway musical Hairspray . Vilanch also took part in the television series Celebrity Fit Club .

Two television documentaries have already been made about Vilanch's life: Get Bruce in 1999 and Laughing Matters… The Men in 2007. In 2008, Vilanch starred in Tru Loved and Don't Mess With The Zohan .

Vilanch wrote the song Where is My Man with Fred Zarr and Jacques Morali , which became popular in 1983 with singer Eartha Kitt .

Vilanch lives in New York City .

Filmography (selection)

• 1981: Bosom Buddies - Kip Quits (customer no.2)
• 1983: breathless
• 1984: Ice Pirate War (Wendon)
• 1984: California Clan (hippie priest)
• 1986: The Morning After (Bartender)
• 1988: The Cheech Show (Louella Fella)
• 1988: The Drifter (cook)
• 1989: Jenny and Santa Claus (Philpot)
• 1991: Twilight Mystery (Flower Seller)
• 1992: Rachel Gunn, Head Nurse - The Pet Peeve (patient)
• 1992: A Mind to Kiss (Bernie)
• 1997: The Nanny
• 1999: Get Bruce - With the license to laugh
• 2001: The Prouds - Tiger Whisperer (Tristan the Magician)
• 2001: Circuit (theater manager)
• 2001: Just call me Nikolaus ( Call Me Claus , TV movie)
• 2007: Orlando's Bed and Breakfast (Hymie)
• 2008: Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World - Death of a Lesbian Bed (speaking role Bruce Bandersnatch)
• 2008: Tru Loved (Uncle Daniel)
• 2008: Don't mess with the mess (guest appearance)
• 2010: Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay !! (Max)
• 2011: Going Down in LA-LA Land (Missy)

Web links

• Bruce Vilanch in the Internet Movie Database (English)
• Bruce Vilanch in the Internet Broadway Database (English)
• Broadwayworld: Bruce Vilanch is Really Edna Turnblad